Happy Tuesday! 

I would like to being by giving a quick shout out to Kristen Roberts, Chairwoman of the Middlesex Chamber, for leading our Executive Committee meeting on Monday! This morning, we held two sessions of our KeyBank Workshop Series, “Sexual Harassment Prevention Training”. A huge thank you to KeyBank for their continued support, and Jackson Lewis, P.C. for leading these trainings. I would also like to thank Debbie Huscher and Jen Huddleston for leading our Durham and Middlefield Division meeting on Wednesday morning, Rodney Bitgood for leading our Cromwell Division meeting on Thursday, and Kelly Smith for her continued support with our Health Care Council. As Larry always noted, our division and committee chairs are truly what make this chamber so successful. These folks go above and beyond for our chamber by taking time out of their busy schedules to make sure everything that we do is well supported.
Chamber Program Highlight - Recovery Employment Program
The Middlesex Chamber’s Recovery Employment Program (REP) helps those in recovery rebuild lives that have been torn and ripped apart due to addiction.

Program participants will:
  • Build confidence in their abilities and skills
  • Receive job coaching and counseling
  • Have the ability to gain employment with a company that will support them every step of the way

This is not just a job placement program, but it is a life skill program. For more info on the REP program including becoming an employer with the program, check out the following link https://www.middlesexchamber.com/recovery-employment-program/ or contact Weldon Russell at weldon@middlesexchamber.com.
Chamber Perk - Wellbeing Best Practices for Leaders
A WellSpark Program
The Middlesex Chamber has partnered with WellSpark to bring a very unique, customized group coaching program called WellBeing Best Practices for Leaders. This program is led by skilled, credentialed coaches who have years of experience working with leaders to build skills that drive improved results.



In this program, participants will learn to:
  • Deploy strategies for improving your own wellbeing
  • Define the wellbeing needs of today’s workforce
  • Improve practices that are proven to improve the relationship between leaders and their teams

The program runs six weeks and includes one, short, 25-minute session weekly on Wednesdays at 12 PM. Register by Monday, January 30 by clicking here.
Groups are limited to 12 people, so register early to secure a spot!
Honoring Q

This past week, the City of Middletown and State of CT lost a very special and beloved person, State Representative Quentin "Q" Williams. Q was a positive light that truly loved and championed for his community. Q's smile will forever be missed, but his legacy will live on in Middletown and beyond. 
CHAMBER MEETING SCHEDULE
January 10 through January 17, 2023

Tuesday, January 10th
Automotive Council @ Cantina Restaurant, Middletown

Wednesday, January 11th
Durham/Middlefield Division @ Durham Middlefield Local Wellness Coalition, Middlefield

Thursday, January 12th
Cromwell Division @ Covenant Living of Cromwell, Cromwell

Tuesday, January 17th
Strategic Events Committee @ Chamber or join via Zoom
Please welcome them by visiting their website, sending them an email or stopping by to introduce yourself. The personal touch will help our chamber continue to grow and thrive!





JMS Collectibles - Middletown


Old Redding Farm - Sandy Hook

Polish Eats, LLC - Middletown

PrideStaff - Rocky Hill

Sugarbee Candle - Meriden

FEATURED EVENTS
Congratulations to Rehabilitation Specialists of Middlesex County who recently held their ribbon cutting on Main Street, Middletown!

Their centrally located office (right above Webster Bank on Main Street, Middletown) treats injured patients using soft tissue techniques combined with chiropractic and rehabilitation.
Congratulations to Middlesex Educational Services!

Middlesex Educational Services works with students grades K-12 and provides quality academic, social, emotional and behavioral support for both students and families. At Middlesex Educational Services, they believe that when students are understood and their needs appropriately supported, they can succeed in school and in life.
Website Advertising Opportunities
www.middlesexchamber.com is the official website of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce that receives over 10,000 visitors monthly. It is the main platform Middlesex Chamber members and other businesses use to view the business directory, sign up for events, contact Chamber Staff and leverage their membership.

We offer advertising opportunities through banner and square ads on the sites’ most frequently visited pages.

To view a listing of website advertising opportunities, click here!
Please contact Danielle Aletta for information and special rates!
danielle@middlesexchamber.com or call 860-347-6924
Share Your Information on the
Middlesex Chamber Website!
One of the benefits of Middlesex Chamber membership is the opportunity to post information on the Middlesex Chamber Website. Take advantage of the following:

Member News & Achievements
Publish press releases, event summaries, business news, or share certain levels of achievement and professional growth to our website.


Job Postings
Post a job opening that you would like to advertise to other members and to the general public.


Hot Deals
Share special discounts or “Hot Deals” with other members and the community.


Community Calendar
Post your upcoming events on the community calendar. Please visit www.middlesexchamber.com and click on Calendar/Community Calendar where you can submit an event or by logging in to the Members Only Section